Job Description:

We are looking for an organised, proactive and commercially aware Production Controller to join our manufacturing team. Working closely with the MRP Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and efficient supply of materials and components to support our manufacturing and assembly operations.

Your impact

You will be responsible for coordinating material availability in line with the Master Production Plan, ensuring that the right parts are available, in the right quantities, at the right time. By proactively identifying and resolving potential material shortages or supply issues, you will help keep production running smoothly and ensure customer and business requirements are met.

Working collaboratively across Production, Purchasing, Stores, Planning and other key departments, you will help maintain an effective flow of materials throughout the business. Your ability to anticipate issues, communicate effectively and take action will be essential in supporting on-time delivery and the achievement of wider business objectives.

For the awareness of internal applicants, this role is a JFF level 4.

What you will do as a Production Controller:

Production Order Management

• Launch production orders as required by the plan
• Split production orders and ensure all data is correctly transferred
• Close rework and labour-only production orders, ensuring all operations are clocked
• Generate statistics/ reports for manufacturing shop regarding WIP
• Monitor and action WIP for incorrect clocking’s / move days etc.
• Update production order status/ comments where applicable i.e. quarantine
• Action shop queries i.e. serial number issues
• Ensure all data tidy up activities are completed e.g. CNF not DEL/ DEL not CNF/ delivered production orders with outstanding requirements and WIP not clocked.

Shortages/ Kitting

•  Run shortage reviews with other departments to expedite and prioritise parts and review forecasts against requirements.
• Identify risks associated with shortages or deliveries and escalate as appropriate
• Ensure BOM in the production order is accurate to requirements.
• Liaise with logistics provider to ensure the kitting activity is being actioned accurately and in a timely manner, including raw material launch.
• Liaise with direct line feed contact to ensure any stock outs are expedited.
• Audit kitting rack to ensure all kits are still required and are accurate.
• Action non-conforming parts by returning them to stores and obtaining a replacement – reviewing/ updating QN as required.
• Deal with any shop query regarding shortages or parts supply.

Offload Operations

• Load all outgoing work on the offload rail and prioritise.
• Resolve issues with offload including paperwork amendments.
• Escalate priority parts.

Complete other activities to support the manufacturing shops as requested including, but not restricted to:

• Review order book and identify any problems parts/ risks
• Update “CH” dates and expediting notes in customer orders as requested
• Provide line of balance for all build/ spares/ NPI requirements
• Maintain build sheets – forecast / comments etc.
• Progress monitoring of specific parts with the manufacturing shop
• Assist in reporting / obtaining information for the SAP system

What you’ll bring

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable.
• Strong educational background, with demonstrated knowledge, capability and competence gained through relevant work experience.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a reliable and conscientious approach to work.
• Strong team player with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Good understanding of company quality systems and procedures.
• Computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Practical working knowledge of SAP, particularly within Material Management and Production Planning modules.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, with an appreciation of MRP principles and effective material supply.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organisation.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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